ZIP Code 27260
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
4 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
14
PFAS Detected
4
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
275%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 275% of limit
Detected: 11.00 ppt
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 105% of limit
Detected: 4.20 ppt
HIGH POINT, CITY OF
NC0241020 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 11.00ppt | 275% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.20ppt | 105% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.20ppt | 62% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 6.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 5.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 3.10ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
JAMESTOWN, TOWN OF
NC0241030 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
8
Above MCL
2
State
North Carolina
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 10.40ppt | 260% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 5.90ppt | 148% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 6.30ppt | 63% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 11.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 10.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 9.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBS Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid | 7.60ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 4.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 27260 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.